Space model kits
NASA Model Kits
Build spacecraft and hardware from real NASA missions. Compare UK prices on Apollo and Artemis rockets, Space Shuttle Discovery, Mars rovers, Voyager and space telescopes.
Featured build · LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope
Three ways to build
Best NASA Model Kits
We chose a compact Voyager build, a 1:144 Artemis rocket and a larger Hubble model. They cover different budgets, subjects and assembly styles, from pre-coloured bricks to a plastic kit you paint yourself.
Best for a first NASA build
First Build · Brick assembly
149 pieces · Pre-coloured bricks
£15.99
Best for a scale rocket build
Challenging · Plastic kit
1:144 scale · Glue and paint required
£34.99
Best for a larger display build
Intermediate · Brick assembly
1,252 pieces · Display stand included
£86.69
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Recommended Apollo 11 Model Kits
Follow Apollo from launch to the Moon with a Saturn V launch scene, a lunar module and an astronaut figure. We picked three different parts of the mission so you can build the one you’re most interested in.
A simple Apollo launch scene
First Build · Slot together
Build the Saturn V alongside its launch tower with slot-together pieces. It suits someone who wants the whole launch scene in one compact project. Pre-coloured foamboard · Launch tower
£7.99
Build the Apollo lander
Challenging · Metal tabs
Choose the lunar module to recreate the landing stage of the mission. Fold and join the metal pieces to build the spacecraft. 1:32 scale · Tab assembly
£15.00
A crew-focused display build
Challenging · Metal tabs
This Premium Series kit gives you an astronaut figure to display alongside a rocket or lander. The small metal tabs suit a patient builder. Pre-finished metal · Tab assembly
£33.00
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Recommended NASA Rover and Probe Kits
Choose a compact Mars rover, a finer metal build with Perseverance and Ingenuity, or Voyager for a deep-space subject. We picked a mix of subjects and assembly styles.
A compact Mars rover build
Easy · Brick assembly
Build a small Mars rover scene from pre-coloured bricks. It gives you a different subject from rockets and orbiters without taking up much shelf space. 192 pieces · Pre-coloured bricks
£17.99
A rover and helicopter in one build
Challenging · Metal tabs
Build Perseverance alongside Ingenuity if you want to show two pieces of Mars 2020 hardware together. Expect finer work on the rover and helicopter details. 1:30 scale · Tab assembly
£29.00
Best for a first NASA build
First Build · Brick assembly
A small display of the Voyager probe against a space backdrop. The pre-coloured bricks make this a straightforward first build. 149 pieces · Pre-coloured bricks
£15.99
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Top Space Telescope Model Kits
Compare two sizes of Hubble and a model of the James Webb Space Telescope. These picks let you choose between a compact metal build and a larger brick display.
A compact Hubble model
Intermediate · Metal tabs
Choose the small metal Hubble if you want a compact display and enjoy folding fine parts. 1:288 scale · Metal kit
£13.00
Build Webb’s mirror and sunshield
Intermediate · Metal tabs
Webb’s segmented mirror and layered sunshield give it a different silhouette from Hubble. This kit depicts the NASA, ESA and CSA mission. 1:221 scale · Metal kit
£23.00
Best for a larger display build
Intermediate · Brick assembly
The 1,252-piece LEGO Icons set gives Hubble a larger display footprint. The supplied stand lets you give the finished telescope its own spot on a shelf. 1,252 pieces · Display stand included
£86.69
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Recommended NASA Rocket and Shuttle Kits
Start with an Artemis launch vehicle or choose one of two Discovery orbiters. We’ve included a traditional scale kit and two brick builds so you can compare assembly style and display size.
Best for a scale rocket build
Challenging · Plastic kit
Build the Artemis launch vehicle in 1:144 scale. Choose this if you enjoy assembling and painting a conventional plastic kit. 1:144 scale · Glue and paint required
£34.99
A mid-sized Discovery build
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Build the Discovery orbiter from 475 bricks. The supplied display stand makes it easier to plan where you’ll put the finished model. 475 pieces · Display stand included
£29.99
A large orbiter and payload build
Challenging · Brick assembly
This larger Discovery build includes a model of Hubble as its payload. Allow space for displaying both parts of the set. 2,354 pieces · Includes a Hubble model
£203.00
Buying guide
How to Choose a NASA Model Kit
Start with the mission or spacecraft
Choose a subject you’d like to see on your shelf. An Apollo launch vehicle, lunar lander, Mars rover and space telescope each tell a different part of the story.
Check what the kit depicts
A kit can depict one part of a mission or a wider scene. The BestaFiesta Saturn V and Launch Tower includes a launch tower, while the Metal Earth Apollo Lunar Module focuses on the Apollo lander.
Choose an assembly method you enjoy
Pre-coloured bricks and slot-together kits offer different builds from folded metal or plastic kits that need glue and paint. Check what the manufacturer supplies before starting.
Compare scale and finished size
A scale such as 1:144 describes the model relative to its real subject. Check the finished dimensions as well, especially for a tall launch vehicle or a telescope with extended panels.
Plan the display and any extras
Check whether the kit comes with a stand, base, paints or tools. The LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope has a stand. A conventional plastic kit can need paint and adhesive bought separately.
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Browse All NASA Model Kits
Browse models linked to real NASA missions, then narrow by the subject you want to build. Check the product listing for the current UK offer, assembly method and finished dimensions.
Common questions
NASA Model Kit FAQs
Which NASA model kit is a good first build?
Start with a small kit and a method you want to try. The CaDA NASA Voyager Probe uses pre-coloured bricks, and the BestaFiesta Saturn V and Launch Tower is a slot-together launch scene.
What’s the difference between Saturn V and Artemis SLS models?
Saturn V was the launch vehicle used for Apollo 11. The Revell Artemis Space Launch System depicts the Space Launch System for NASA’s Artemis programme. Choose the programme you want to recreate and compare the scale and assembly requirements.
Do NASA model kits need glue and paint?
It depends on the kit. The CaDA NASA Voyager Probe uses pre-coloured bricks, while the Revell Artemis Space Launch System is a conventional plastic build that needs glue and paint.
What does 1:144 scale mean on a NASA rocket model?
The model is one hundred and forty-fourth the size of the real subject. Compare the kit’s finished height and the footprint of any base or launch tower before choosing.
Can these NASA rockets launch?
The Revell Artemis Space Launch System and the other rocket picks here are display builds. A launchable model rocket is designed for a different purpose and needs a package that explicitly supports flight.
Which Discovery kit includes Hubble?
The LEGO Icons NASA Space Shuttle Discovery includes a Hubble model alongside Discovery. The LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope is a separate, larger build focused on the telescope itself.
Are Hubble and Webb part of the same mission?
They’re separate space telescope missions. Compare the Metal Earth Hubble Space Telescope and Metal Earth James Webb Space Telescope if you want to see how their shapes differ. Webb is a collaboration between NASA, ESA and the Canadian Space Agency.
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